NCIS: Origins Shocks Fans with Heartbreaking Mary Jo Backstory

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Warning: SPOILERS for the NCIS: Origins episode “To Have and to Hold” are ahead!

Origins” is back on our screens after a break of around 1.5 months, and its comeback focused on the character Mary Jo Hayes, played by Tyla Abercrombie. Earlier, we got a sneak peek at an exclusive clip from “Origins”, which hinted that Mary Jo had received divorce papers from her husband Marcus. The recent episode has given us more insights into this part of her past, and it was quite emotional.

Regarding her role as Field Operation Support Officer at NIS’ Camp Pendleton office, also known as the “Lead Administrator,” Mary Jo Hayes is a compassionate individual who takes care of others, often in a maternal manner. Her selflessness is remarkable, but it was disheartening when a messenger delivered divorce papers to her workplace. This event disturbed her so much that she went to a bar with Lala Dominguez and Vera Strickland after work to discuss the situation, expressing her disappointment that Marcus didn’t personally hand her the divorce documents.

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Due to this incident, Mary Jo found herself reminiscing about her past with Marcus, who was quite arrogant when they first met in high school. However, despite his know-it-all attitude, she developed feelings for him, particularly when he asked her out using the Ray Charles song “Hit the Road, Jack!” as a surprise touch. It’s important to note that their separation in early 1992 wasn’t due to any actions Marcus took that made Mary Jo dislike him intensely. Instead, they simply drifted apart over time, with her explaining, “Things change; we grew apart.

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The situation worsened when Mary Jo found out that Marcus was asking for alimony, a half-share of everything, including her house, as stated in the divorce documents. However, luckily for her, upon confronting him, Marcus clarified it wasn’t his intention and there had been miscommunication with his lawyer. Despite their separation of three years, it was evident that they held mutual respect for each other.

At the conclusion of “To Have and to Hold,” the recurring flashbacks showing Mary Jo and Marcus dancing were finally explained, shedding light on why their relationship had deteriorated. Mary Jo experienced four miscarriages, naming each lost child as Georgia, Isaiah, Dawn, and Marcus Jr. This series of tragic losses offers a clear explanation for why they couldn’t maintain their partnership. Moreover, the fact that she was unable to bear children with her soon-to-be-ex-husband introduces an unfortunate irony considering her nurturing personality.

The probe into Mary Jo Hayes’ private affairs unfolded during Mike Franks’ team’s investigation of an investment advisor’s death, who had just been released from prison and was discovered in her backyard pool. To catch the whole story, tune in with a Paramount+ subscription. With only four episodes left for Season 1 of NCIS: Origins, viewers can anticipate the premiere of Season 2 on CBS this fall.

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2025-03-25 06:37